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In this episode of 'More Than a Broker', we had the distinct pleasure of hosting Greg Enas, an individual whose professional journey is as unique as it is inspiring. His story begins in the tumultuous 1960s in Berkeley, California, a childhood shaped by social upheaval and a working-class neighborhood that fostered resilience. From these formative years, Greg embarked on a career path that took several unexpected, yet profoundly impactful, turns, ultimately leading him to a distinguished 30-y...

In this episode of 'More Than a Broker', Spot Co-Founder Andrew Elsener interviews Brian Schutt, an accidental entrepreneur who shares his journey from corporate America to starting a successful HVAC business, Homesense Heating and Cooling, and expanding to other business ventures. The conversation explores the challenges of entrepreneurship, the importance of hiring the right people, and the lessons learned from building a business from scratch. Schutt emphasizes the significance of pe...

Welcome back to More Than a Broker In this conversation, Peter S. Goodman, the global economic correspondent for The New York Times, discusses his unexpected journey into writing about supply chains, the impact of globalization, and the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. He explores the concepts of just-in-time and lean inventory, the role of the World Trade Organization, and the future of manufacturing and consumer awareness in a changing global landscape. The discussion also touch...

Welcome back to More Than a Broker. In this episode, Spot Co-founder Andrew Elsener hosts Ellen Voie, the Founder of Women In Trucking. Voie shares her journey from a background in broadcast journalism to becoming a significant figure in the trucking industry. She discusses her early experiences in transportation, the impact of deregulation, and the evolution of technology in the trucking industry. Ellen also highlights her role in founding Women In Trucking, emphasizing the mission to encour...

Welcome back to More Than a Broker. In this conversation, Spot Co-founder Andrew Elsener and Dr. Chris Caplice, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Center for Transportation & Logistics and Chief Scientist at DAT Solutions, discuss the evolution of freight transportation, the importance of optimization in RFPs, and the dynamics of market visibility. Chris shares insights from his unique journey from civil engineering to transportation, emphasizing the signifi...

Welcome back to More Than a Broker. In this episode of 'More Than a Broker', Spot Co-founder Andrew Elsener engages in an in-depth chat with Transport Futures Founder and Principal Noël Perry to explore the evolution of the logistics and trucking sectors. The conversation covers the historical context of freight, the transformative effects of deregulation, the ongoing challenges of driver shortages, and the implications of political and regulatory changes on the fre...

Welcome back to More Than a Broker. In this episode, Spot Co-founder Andrew Elsener sits down with DAT Freight & Analytics’s Chief of Analytics Ken Adamo for an in-depth chat about data collection for freight rate trending, market monitoring, and thoughts on what’s to come in the industry. Learn more about DAT at https://www.dat.com/

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